Garlic Chives - Herb Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Amaryllidaceae |
| Native region |
China and Southeast Asia |
| Mature height |
30-50 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade, 4-6 hours |
| Watering |
Keep soil evenly moist; water regularly in warm weather |
| Soil / mix |
Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Light dose of compost or liquid feed every few weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>The flat leaves add a gentle garlic note to stir-fries, dumplings, omelettes, soups and Indo-Chinese dishes, and the white flowers are edible too. As a clumping perennial it also makes a tidy, aromatic edging plant.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 1 cm deep, either <strong>direct</strong> or in trays, and keep warm and moist as germination is slow at <strong>14-21 days</strong>. Transplant or thin clumps to 15-20 cm apart. Begin snipping leaves once clumps are well established at around 80-90 days, cutting 3-4 cm above the base so they regrow for many seasons.</p>